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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
2
The article notes a 16 pound mammoth tooth, 15 inches long, uncovered near Chelsea California. It also reports observations on orange packing in California and other diverse items from Vermont, Germany, Tunisia, and Washington life.
Cuban constitutional convention accepts the Platt amendment by sixteen to eleven after a brief session. Delegates Tamayo Villeumas and Quesada present a substitute report urging adoption as an appendix to the constitution. Washington reacts with gratification as Cuba sets election law and aims for July withdrawal and possible independence by autumn.
The battleship Illinois, touted as the fastest in America, anchored in President's Roads Boston after a 66 nautical mile government course test from Cape Ann to Cape Porpoise. It logged an average 17.31 knots for four hours and demonstrated rapid turning within 830 yards in 3 minutes 10 seconds.
Found dead near Belknap Indiana the well known farmer Frank Benett had been shot in the head with his skull crushed. The crime is unsolved as investigators search for a motive and suspect. A separate incident reports the death by fire of six year old child of Frank Wakerman of Anderson Indiana. The mother was severely burned attempting to save the child and is expected to die.
Count von Waldersee arrives in Tokio to be welcomed by the emperor and lodged at an imperial mansion. A Cuban constitutional convention session was postponed due to Senor Ci pote’s absence. Spanish premier Sagasta pledges defense loan and army reorganization. U S orders for war plans rise after a successful test with American articles at Grinons and Zudich. A fire in Fremont, Iowa burns Frank Gunn, son of a merchant, with unknown cause. Belfast rioting over Corpus Christi attack spreads, police use military aid. Kinshu Maru reports a Chinese passenger boat capsized near Ning Po with 68 lives lost and boats washed ashore.
University of Nebraska weather bureau reports this week brought cool temperatures and general showers. Eastern counties had normal to above rainfall, western areas below half an inch, with frosts on the 6th in the northwestern counties. Small grain and grass benefited, winter wheat improved but not fully back to pre drought levels, oats below normal, spring wheat growing well, corn progressing slowly but stands fair to good and weed free, alfalfa cut and yielding very good.
Friends of Rev N Percy Silver say President McKinley nominated him for a regular army chaplaincy. Word arrived from the secretary of war via Omaha, and Silver has not yet decided whether to accept. Washington has not publicly announced the nomination, and it may wait on his decision.
Tax Commissioner Aitken of Lincoln reports city valuation at 20,077,589 dollars. Real estate 16,077,990. personal 3,989,945. poll 39,654. Railroad value, about 99,084 last year, expected over 100,000 this year, not assessed by local roll but added from state board of equalization.
Anton Bartonhurst of near Monter ey Nebraska lost an eye when branding a calf went awry. A second calf hid behind and kicked him, driving the knife through the eyelid and piercing the eyeball. Also reports show Peru normal school instructors elected by the state board of education and a fatal train accident near Madison Wisconsin involving Leroy Campbell and a woman.
A movement gathers to establish a large creamery in Omaha. A severe hail storm near Greeley Colorado destroys fruit alfalfa and wheat. The supreme lodge of the A C U W held a session in Buffalo last week. Lincoln’s First Christian church plans a new building at Fourteenth and M. Two Boers were court martialed and shot for attempting to escape Pretoria. Commander Tilley of Samoa says islands are of little value except harbor and coaling station. Dennis J. Sweeney resigns as Chicago fire chief after more than 50 years. Jessie Morrison case in Eldorado Kansas moves toward trial with jury selection underway. Lieutenant Lee is identified in Batangas action. The battleship Oregon arrived in San Francisco from the orient, earlier than expected. Ruth Plumb, daughter of the late Senator Plumb, married Schuyler Brewster of Iola, a Harvard grad with Philippine service.
In Andrewn ten miles east of Warrison Jates Force shot Harvey Russell in a fence dispute over cattle ranges. Force, age about nineteen, surrendered with his father claiming self defense. No weapon was found on Russell. Force faced no bail after waiving examination. Russell’s family includes a life sentence brother Charles Russell. Force had prior gun incidents.
The board of public lands and buildings received no bids for a new penitentiary administration building as bidders cited the $75,000 appropriation. Governors and legislators clashed over funding, with Dietrich proposing over $100,000. The board weighs bids for materials only and convict labor may be used. Separately, Lincoln hospital wing contracts have been set with Omaha and Lincoln firms to supply mattresses, bedsteads, and chairs.
At a recent meeting the Omaha board of education amended rules to bar married teachers from payroll, except those already on permanent list. Disclosures include the dismissals of J. I Read W. E. Brooks Miss Johana Van Mansfield and Miss Mary Reid, with recitation hours shortened to adjust staffing.
An authoritative Philadelphia source reports the pope has named Rev. Thomas F. Kennedy D D of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook Philadelphia as rector of the American College in Rome. Kennedy’s nomination was presented to the pope by Cardinal Gibbons during his Rome visit.
The Pierce Nebraska Methodist church will replace the old brick church struck by lightning and burned with a new modern structure. Including insurance on the old building and funds raised by subscription, they have 2700 dollars in sight. John G Woolley, prohibition candidate for president in 1900, leaves for a six month world tour starting June 29 from San Francisco to study liquor traffic for a forthcoming book. He will sail on the Marposa and attempt to form a party in Honolulu before continuing to Australia England Ireland Scotland and other areas. The Wylie Cooperative plant at Interlochen Michigan burned, wiping out the town’s main industry and 100 jobs with a fire estimated at 55000 dollars. Several nearby homes narrowly escaped.
Plattsmouth and Havelock workers petition for a half holiday Saturday afternoons during June July and August. The company reportedly understands and is inclined to grant the petition.
Edmund C. Converse of United States Steel executive board was seized at Greensburg Junction Pa during a cross state tour with steel officials. He faced a $100000 fraud charge in James Devenney’s equity suit and was bound for September appearance after being alerted by Westmoreland County sheriff.
Manila dispatches report seventeen judges named to Philippines courts of first instance under a Philippine commission law. Eleven are American, including W E Norris of Wayne Nebraska assigned to Negros. Norris, a former Nebraska district attorney candidate, left for the Philippines recently seeking a high posting.
The industrial commission plans a broad inquiry by letters into claims that American made goods are sold cheaper abroad than at home. A resolution asks U S manufacturers for frank statements on pricing differences and reasons, plus suggestions to improve overseas prices.
A light-year-old child named Hilda Jacobson died from burns after an explosion at 2213 Franklin Street in Omaha Nebraska. The girl tried to start a fire using gasoline igniting woodwork, causing $200 in damages to the home.
The secretary of war directs publication of an order stating no malt, vinous or spirituous liquor will be purchased by the subsistence department. Exceptions cover supplies for medical or hospital use in the diet of soldiers too ill to use the army ration, to be provided by the medical department.
A report notes Arthur J. Benjamin, a cook on the E. KR. Odeth boarding train, fell between cars on a siding between Stratton and Trenton and died. Bonds filed by Elmer B. Stevenson to serve as internal revenue collector in Nebraska were guaranteed by a Baltimore surety. a separate note mentions a boy’s arm fracture from a cherry-picking accident in Plattsmouth and a piano prize won by a crippled girl. The text is fragmentary and references several unrelated items and names.
A Union Pacific freight engine No 17 westbound exploded by a boiler blast between Ravens and Silver Creek, killing Engineer Charles Fullmer and Fireman J Jenkins. Brakeman D W Fleming and others injured, elder Fullmer and family affected, Conductor Wallace in charge, medical aid from Central City. Cause undetermined. rare major railway disaster on UP history.
Brakeman J. E. Wright was found unconscious beside the track after a freight train split in two near Pine Bluffs Wyoming while conductor Wales brought the train from Cheyenne to Sidney. Wright suffered a broken leg and shoulder and internal injuries. he was placed in the care of the company surgeon.
Bryan elected alumni trustee at Illinois College Jacksonville. Coroner’s inquest at Chicago in Hartman case notes brain disease. Mrs. Pullman seeks divorce from George M. Pullman in Chicago. Edith Woodruff dies from burns in Blue Springs Nebraska. A R Talbot reelected Modern Woodmen trustee with 600 votes. Head Consul Northcutt and Clerk Hawes re-elected. Headless body in Chelmsford identified as Mrs Margaret Blondi husband suspected. State board of agriculture tours fair grounds for Lincoln improvements and swine exhibit planning.
The Bis marck statue facing the column of victory in front of the Reichstag was unveiled at midday Sunday in the presence of the emperor and empress, Prince Herbert Bismarck, Prince Hohenlohe, ministers, legislative members, and a memorial committee. An immense crowd and many officials attended as Emperor William inspected the guard of honor and spoke alongside Count von Buelow who praised Bismarck's achievements and enduring influence.
A shooting incident in Aurora Nebraska between Alf Downey and Walt Hillis occurred Monday between 4 and 5 pm after Downey, enraged by gossip about his daughter, armed a .38 caliber revolver and shot Hillis. Hillis was struck in the hip and right arm, with one bullet exiting the elbow. a physician treated him. Downey was arrested and bonded. Hillis remains mobile but a second clash is feared.
Representatives Jufant and Guivara on behalf of General Cailles sign an agreement to surrender his forces at Santa Cruz Laguna province to American authorities. Estimated fighters exceed 500. General Castles leads insurgents on the east side of Baylake for over a year, described as a French half caste with a noted cruel reputation. A grand stand at Sixty eighth Street and Stewart Avenue in Chicago collapsed during field day events injuring about twenty five, mostly women and children, with several seriously hurt but no expected deaths.
Captain W. 4 Black of Fremont, an elderly resident, fell from a cherry tree on East Military Avenue. He was knocked unconscious briefly, suffered severe bruises, but no bones were broken.
Reading fragments show Governor Shaw push on laws while Senator Allison is named for president. Tornado in Hall County Texas injures two children Moore among wrecked homes. Two men shot five times at Harry. bullets hit others. Sophie Poitier, 17, of Blue Earth Minnesota, murdered by a machine. Michael Davitt, founder of a league, expected in Chicago in August.
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